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Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Steve Buckley
Planning Services Manager
Date: May 26, 2026
Re: Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
Since the last regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting, the following applications have been reviewed by staff, and public notices have been sent to solicit neighborhood input. Decisions on these applications will be made on the dates noted below. Staff will provide an update at the Planning Board meeting during Staff Communications if changes to the status of any project occur.
Decisions become final unless a member of the public files an appeal during the 10-day appeal period immediately following the decision date, or the Planning Board or City Council call for review a Zoning Administrator or Planning, Building and Transportation Department decision during this appeal period. All appeals and calls for reviews will be heard at a public hearing before the Planning Board.
How to Access Project Files:
We encourage the use of Building Eye for direct access to current Planning applications, real time status, and plan drawings:
1. Click or go to: <https://alameda.buildingeye.com/planning>
2. Enter project address in search box.
3. Click on the Map Marker (i.e. dot on the map) to display the project summary sidebar.
4. To view the project file, click on the “More details” button. A new window will appear.
5. In the new window that opens, click on “Record Info” tab and then click “Project Documents” in the drop-down menu. A list of project documents will display.
If you have any trouble accessing the files electronically, please contact Planning staff for assistance 510-747-6805 or visit the Permit Center to view the files in person.
Zoning Administrator
May 18, 2026
PLN26-0113- 1825 Webster St - Administrative Use Permit - Applicant: Daniel Hoy for Pak Wheel Alameda Auto Service. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow an automotive repair and tire service business within an existing approximately 5,600 square foot commercial building that was previously used for automotive repair service. The project also consists of a new four-foot-tall fence along the perimeter of the property in front of the building. Zoning: C-C, Community Commercial District. General Plan: Community Mixed-Use. CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, and 15183, Projects Consistent with General Plan and Zoning. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
PLN26-0095 - Administrative Use Permit - 801 Lincoln Ave - Applicant: Paige Benjamin. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow private instruction located within an existing approximately 1,500 square-foot portion of the ground floor of a two-story mix-use building that was previously used as a legal nonconforming grocery store with residential use on the upper floor accessed via a separate entrance. The project would require a change of occupancy to a lesser intensity. Hours of operation are proposed to be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Zoning: R-4, Residential District. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
May 7, 2026
1361 High Street, PLN26-0188 (Close of Comment Period: May 18, 2026. Action Date: May 21, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: June 1, 2026.) Applicant: Michael Hartigan. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of a 1,025 square foot two-story addition above an existing approximately 582 square foot one-story residence. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4 Residential District. CEQA Determination: Design Review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 CAL.APP.5TH 80. Project Planner: Henry Dong, hdong@alamedaca.gov <mailto:hdong@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1915 Otis Drive, PLN26-0243 (Close of Comment Period: May 18, 2026. Action Date: May 21, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: June 1, 2026.) Applicant: Michael Hartigan. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of a 216 square foot single story addition to the street facing frontage of the existing 1,545 square foot single family residence. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1 Residential District. CEQA Determination: Design Review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 CAL.APP.5TH 80. Project Planner: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov <mailto:tsuire@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1411 Ninth Street, PLN25-0715 (Close of Comment Period: May 18, 2026. Action Date: May 21, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: June 1, 2026.) Applicant: Claire Lloyd. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of various improvements including conversion of the lower lever into habitable space, front stair reconstruction, rear deck replacement, chimney removal, and front porch modifications to the existing 1,114 square foot residential building. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4 Residential District. CEQA Determination: Design Review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 CAL.APP.5TH 80. Project Planner: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov <mailto:tsuire@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1010 Santa Clara Avenue, PLN26-0070 (Close of Comment Period: May 18, 2026. Action Date: May 21, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: June 1, 2026.) Applicant: Quentin Bernard III. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of raising an existing approximately 2,325 square foot single family residence by one foot to increase the ceiling height within the lower level. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4 Residential District. CEQA Determination: Design Review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 CAL.APP.5TH 80. Project Planner: Henry Dong, hdong@alamedaca.gov <mailto:hdong@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1222 College Avenue, PLN25-0166 (Close of Comment Period: May 18, 2026. Action Date: May 21, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: June 1, 2026.) Applicant: Yates Jangid. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of an approximately 1,210 square foot two-story rear addition to an existing 1,610 square foot single story duplex. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1 Residential District. CEQA Determination: Design Review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 CAL.APP.5TH 80. Project Planner: Brian McGuire, bmcguire@alamedaca.gov <mailto:tsuire@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Steve Buckley
Planning Services Manager
NOTICE: If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the review period described in this notice and in an appeal of the Planning Director’s decision. {Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)}.
NOTICE: No judicial proceedings subject to review pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5 may be prosecuted more than ninety (90) days following the date of the final decision plus extensions authorized by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.